Request a pickup ↗ · Call 608-246-4532 (Streets East) or 608-266-4681 (Streets West)
What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
Extra feeOnly some appliances carry a fee, and only for residents whose recycling is not collected by the city. Remove refrigerator and freezer doors.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
LimitedKeep large items away from brush and yard waste piles.
Construction debris
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Items must be less than 8 feet long.
Set-out rules
Put items out on your chosen Sunday, not earlier or later. Keep them 4 feet from trees, cars, poles, mailboxes and hydrants, off the street and sidewalk, and away from carts and brush piles. Separate metal items and appliances from furniture and lumber.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| appliances such as washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators over 50 lbs, water heaters | $35 each |
| microwaves, gas grills, lawn mowers, dorm fridges | $15 each |
| large truck tires or tires on the rim | $10 each |
| car or SUV tires off the rim | $5 each |
Not accepted
- Private dumpsters and Bagsters
- Multi-family properties with more than 8 units
Other options
Large items can also go to a city Streets Division drop-off site; fee stickers are bought ahead of time.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Madison?
Properties served by the Streets Division. Since January 1, 2025 the city no longer collects large items from multi-family properties with more than 8 units.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Madison?
Large items are picked up by appointment. You file a work order, choose a set-out Sunday, and crews collect sometime during that following work week. Fill out the online Large Item Work Order before putting anything out.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Madison?
Most items are free. A recycling fee applies only to a short list of items (appliances, tires, engines), and only if the city does not collect your recycling.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Madison?
Items must be less than 8 feet long.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Madison?
Private dumpsters and Bagsters, Multi-family properties with more than 8 units.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Large items and appliances ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Items with Fees ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026